JOB SUMMARY

The Infection Prevention Manager plans, develops, implements, manages, and evaluates a comprehensive facility infection control program under the direction of the infection prevention and control medical director and the designated multidisciplinary committee on infections.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Supervises and manages assigned staff, which includes the responsibility for, or whose recommendations are given weight, for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work assignments, and problem resolutionEstablishes, implements, and administrates infection prevention program goals, targets, policies, and proceduresProvides leadership and management of key infection and control program initiatives to prevent the transmission of infections, applying epidemiologic values and statistical methodsOversees the identification, implementation, and management of evidence-based strategies to address complex infection prevention and control problems, risks, and trendsDevelops an annual surveillance plan based on the population(s) served, services provided, and testing of surveillance data, and evaluates and modifies the plan as necessaryEnsures compliance with national standards and regulating bodies such as Joint Commission, CDC, OSHA, FDA, and HHSProvides consultation to providers, staff, clinicians, and nursing about the management of patients with communicable diseases and coordinates the implementation of appropriate isolation proceduresPromotes and facilitates continuous quality improvement activities to achieve a multi-disciplinary patient approach to infection prevention and controlCompiles and examines surveillance data and other infection-related performance improvement data, and reports to appropriate committees, hospital staff, and local health departmentsOversees, plans, organizes, develops, and implements educational programs for employees to maintain compliance with the regulatory agencies, increase employee awareness of existence of nosocomial infections; techniques for avoidance and preventive measures to give a safe environment for hospital employees and patientsDevelops, recommends, and implements an annual department budget. Monitors expenditures and explains variances. Evaluates and recommends new products related to infection prevention and controlPerforms other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Advanced knowledge of accreditation and regulatory compliance for infection prevention and controlSubject matter expertise in infection prevention and control values and practicesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent data collection, testing, and presentation skillsAdvanced skill in the use of computers and related software applicationsAbility to give leadership and management of key infection prevention and control initiativesAbility to develop, implement and conduct infection prevention and control training program and seminarsAbility to conduct independent research and evaluate results in the field of epidemiology and infection controlAbility to interact collegially with all levels and disciplines within the organization, including physicians, department heads, administrators, and all staffAbility to supervise, train, and motivate employees

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

QUALIFICATIONS

\n\n\n\tEDUCATION - Bachelor's\n\tEXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience\n\tCERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Cert in Infection Control (CIC-CBIC)
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